What We Do

✅ Assessments & Progress Monitoring – We begin with an initial assessment to identify strengths and areas needing support. Students receive ongoing progress monitoring, ensuring they are making measurable gains.

✅ Multisensory Instruction – Every child learns differently! Our tutoring uses hands-on activities, movement, visual aids, and interactive lessons to engage multiple senses, making learning more effective and enjoyable.

✅ Targeted Support for Reading & Math – We use research-based programs tailored to how the brain learns best.

Our reading instruction follows the Science of Reading, a research-backed approach that builds strong literacy skills through:
🧠 Phonemic Awareness – Teaching kids to recognize and manipulate sounds in words
🔤 Phonics & Decoding – Breaking words into parts for easier reading
📖 Fluency & Comprehension – Helping students read smoothly and understand what they read

This method is especially beneficial for children who struggle with dyslexia, reading fluency, or comprehension.

This program is ideal for PreK-12th grade students who:
✔️ Need one-on-one or small-group academic support
✔️ Struggle with reading, math, or foundational skills
✔️ Benefit from hands-on, structured, and multisensory learning

✅ Assessments & Progress Monitoring – We begin with an initial assessment to identify strengths and areas needing support. Students receive ongoing progress monitoring, ensuring they are making measurable gains.

✅ Multisensory Instruction – Every child learns differently! Our tutoring uses hands-on activities, movement, visual aids, and interactive lessons to engage multiple senses, making learning more effective and enjoyable.

✅ Targeted Support for Reading & Math – We use research-based programs tailored to how the brain learns best.

Our math program uses Math-U-See, a hands-on, mastery-based curriculum that:
🔢 Uses manipulatives – Physical blocks help students visualize math concepts
📚 Teaches step-by-step mastery – Ensures students fully understand each concept before moving on
💡 Focuses on real-world problem-solving – Strengthens number sense and math confidence

Perfect for students who need a different approach to learning math or who struggle with traditional textbook methods.

This program is ideal for PreK-12th grade students who:
✔️ Need one-on-one or small-group academic support
✔️ Struggle with reading, math, or foundational skills
✔️ Benefit from hands-on, structured, and multisensory learning

Each SEL group includes no more than six students, ensuring personalized attention and a safe, supportive environment where children feel understood and valued.

SEL teaches children to:
✅ Recognize their emotions – Is your child feeling frustrated, anxious, or overwhelmed but unsure how to express it? SEL helps children name their emotions instead of acting out.
✅ Regulate their reactions – Instead of tantrums, anger outbursts, or shutting down, kids learn tools to calm themselves, ask for help, and make better choices.
✅ Improve communication – Whether it’s asking for a turn, making friends, or expressing frustration without yelling, children develop positive ways to interact with others.
✅ Solve problems & build relationships – We teach kids to read social cues, resolve conflicts, and understand others’ perspectives, making peer interactions smoother and friendships stronger.

🔵 Zones of Regulation – Kids learn to identify their emotions using four simple color-coded zones (Blue = Sad/Tired, Green = Calm/Ready to Learn, Yellow = Excited/Worried, Red = Angry/Overwhelmed). We teach coping strategies to help children move between zones appropriately.

💬 Everyday Speech Curriculum – Students practice real-life social interactions through engaging activities, videos, and role-playing, reinforcing skills like taking turns, listening, problem-solving, and handling disagreements.

🎭 Interactive Learning – Through games, stories, movement, and hands-on exercises, children practice emotional awareness and self-control in a fun, engaging way.

This program is designed for PreK-12th grade students who:
✔️ Have frequent tantrums, meltdowns, or difficulty controlling frustration
✔️ Struggle with making or keeping friends
✔️ Have trouble expressing feelings or understanding others’ emotions
✔️ Need support managing anxiety, impulsivity, or social interactions

Executive functioning skills are the mental processes that help students:

✅ Stay organized – Keep track of assignments, deadlines, and materials
✅ Manage time effectively – Plan ahead and avoid last-minute stress
✅ Follow multi-step directions – Break tasks into manageable steps
✅ Stay focused & shift attention – Learn strategies to avoid distractions
✅ Control emotions & impulses – Develop self-regulation skills for better decision-making

These skills are crucial for success in school, work, and life but don’t always come naturally—they need to be taught and practiced!

We use SMARTS (Strategies, Motivation, and Awareness for Real-life Thinking Success), a research-backed curriculum developed by Harvard researchers to strengthen executive function skills.

📝 Personalized Strategies – Students learn tools that match their unique strengths and challenges.
🎯 Hands-on Activities – Engaging lessons help students practice EF skills in real-life scenarios.
📊 Self-Monitoring & Goal Setting – Students track their progress and gain independence in learning.

This program is designed for PreK-12th grade students who:
✔️ Struggle with organization, time management, or homework/task completion
✔️ Have difficulty focusing or following multi-step directions
✔️ Need support with planning, problem-solving, or emotional regulation

At De Learning Compass Center, we celebrate different ways of learning! Our approach is designed for students who think outside the box, including those who are neurodivergent, gifted, ADHD, autistic, dyslexic, have learning disabilities or struggle with emotions and anxiety. Instead of a traditional sit-and-worksheet approach, we create an engaging, movement-friendly learning environment tailored to each child’s needs.

✅ Pomodoro Method – We use short, focused work sessions with movement breaks to help students stay engaged and avoid burnout.
✅ Hands-On & Multisensory Learning – Lessons incorporate visual, auditory, and kinesthetic activities to make learning more accessible.

We understand that self-regulation is key to learning, so we provide a dedicated sensory room where students can explore tools and strategies to help them calm, focus, and reset.

Every child learns differently, so we offer a variety of seating options to support focus, movement, and sensory needs:

🔄 Wobble stools & swivels – Help kids who need movement to stay engaged
🪑 Sitting cushions & flexible chairs – Provide comfort while encouraging focus
📏 Standing tables & write-on tables – Allow students to move while learning
🖐️ Fidgets & sensory tools – Support self-regulation and attention without distraction

Students don’t just use these tools—they learn how to use them effectively! We teach kids when and how to choose the right tool for their focus, helping them build independence and self-awareness.

This program is perfect for students who:

✔️ Learn best through movement, hands-on activities, or alternative methods
✔️ Need structured breaks and self-regulation strategies to stay engaged
✔️ Have difficulty staying focused or sitting still in traditional classrooms